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camp follower

The phrase “camp follower” has 4 syllables: camp fol-low-er

It's pronounced as /kæmp ˈfɑl.oʊ.ər/

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In the thesaurus, “camp follower” has 54 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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Synonyms for camp follower

Antonyms for camp follower

Meanings of camp follower

  • noun
    1. A civilian who follows an army, typically a family member of a soldier or someone who provides services to the soldiers, e.g. prostitution, sale of liquor, cooking and laundry.
    2. A hanger-on.

Example Sentences

  • During the war, a camp follower was often someone who provided support services to the soldiers.
  • The camp followers played a crucial role in maintaining the morale of the troops.
  • Many camp followers were women and families who accompanied the army to cook and tend to the soldiers' needs.
  • The term camp follower historically referred to those who traveled with military camps, not just soldiers.
  • In historical reenactments, volunteers sometimes take on the role of camp followers to provide a more authentic experience.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to camp follower, such as: acolyte, adherent, admirer, advocate, apostate, apostle, apparatchik.

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